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220TH EDITION OUR 128TH YEAR WE PRINT ON 100% RECYCLED NewSPRINT Tuesday Today’s weather Sports What’s inside: Contact us Classified Ads . .5B Main number: 276-2311 57 HIGH Scots take the Comics. .4B Subscription/Delivery field at 75th Community Calendar. 3A concerns . Ext. 18 20 Obituaries. .2A Classifieds. .Ext. 10 Service Directory . .6B Announcements. Ext. 15 December annual Shrine Sports . 1B Missing your paper? Your TV . .2B Call Ext. 18 by 10 a.m. 2011 30 LOW bowl see page 1B The Voice of Scotland County | Established 1882 | www.LaurinburgExchange.com | 50 Cents ‘Truck Stop’ drug arrests made Mary Katherine Murphy and frequent that area, which is known as juana seized had already been repackaged marijuana, maintaining a dwelling for the [email protected] the ‘Truck Stop,’” said narcotics investiga- for sale,” Haywood said. purpose of sale and delivery of a controlled Staff reporter tor Earl Haywood. Officers also located a loaded firearm substance, felony conspiracy, and posses- Haywood said when within the residence, sion of drug paraphernalia. Smith Three people were arrested over investigators entered the accoding to Haywood was placed under a $100,000 the weekend after the Scotland house, the trio appeared to Lloyd, 29, was charged secured bond. County sheriff’s department raided be preparing and repack- with possession with Elvis was charged with posses- what authorities say was a drug aging narcotics. intent to sell and deliver sion with intent to sell and deliver house. “The subjects had crack cocaine and marijua- crack cocaine and marijuana, main- The sheriff’s Narcotic Unit made attempted to hide ille- na, maintaining a dwelling taining a dwelling for the purpose the raid at 9100 Tartan Road. gal narcotics throughout for the purpose of sale and of sale and delivery of a controlled The address belongs to Antwan the residence, but we delivery of a controlled substance, felony conspiracy, felo- Lloyd, one of the people arrested. were able to recover and substance, possession of ny possession of cocaine, posses- Also arrested were Jessica Elvis, LLOYD seize the narcotics,” said ELVIS a firearm by a convicted SMITH sion of drug paraphernalia, and 22, of 17900 Lee’s Mill Road and Haywood. felon, felony conspiracy, trafficking in opium. Elvis was Richard Smith, 49, of McColl, S.C. Approximately 4.9 grams of crack cocaine and possession of drug paraphernalia. Lloyd placed under a $125,000 secured bond. “We’ve been receiving various complaints was seized, along with 46.7 grams of mari- was placed under a $68,000 secured bond. The three were each placed in the of possible illegal narcotic activity from juana, investigators said. Smith was charged with possession with Scotland County Sheriff’s Office Detention concerned citizens who travel through, live, “The crack cocaine and some of the mari- intent to sell and deliver crack cocaine and Center. Winning way Rotary completes David Wells of Laurinburg is the 2011 recipient dictionary of the Lumber River Workforce Development Scotland County project Outstanding WIA Adult of the Year. John Lentz [email protected] Contributed photo Staff Reporter The Laurinburg Rotary Club has completed its annual dictionary project after distributing more than 475 copies of the student dic- tionary to all third-graders in the Scotland County school system. Twenty-seven club members vis- ited all eight primary schools, calling on third grade teachers in their classrooms to give them a few minutes to distribute the free dictionaries. The volumes contained not only English word entries, but also world maps, fac- Laurinburg man named tual information, a sign language guide and a special favorite of the students, the longest word in the English language spelled out on the back page. WIA Adult of the Year “Out of all that the Rotary Staff report Club does, I feel that this service to Richmond Community College. project is the most beneficial for “They encouraged me to get my GED, put David Wells is an example of what an educa- “I’m no one our Scotland County children,” me in touch with the right people at RCC, and said project coordinator Clayton tion can mean for someone born on the cusp of I obtained it in time to enroll at RCC that fall,” special, nor two worlds. Brooks. Wells said. “I received Workforce Investment Act have I done “So many benefit from this sim- He began his professional career in the 1980s (WIA) funds through the DES in conjunction as a car salesman in Ohio. He didn’t need a high anything ple act of giving. We as Rotarians with the Lumber River Workforce Development benefit even more when we see school diploma to do well in that profession. Board. That paid for tuition and textbooks. special. I was He moved to Laurinburg several years ago the voices and smiles of gratitude Their support was essential in my being able to from these third grade students. and continued to do well as a car salesman. attend college,” said Wells. just given an Then, the economy took a downturn and car Our children are remarkable; He earned an associate in applied science opportunity nothing is more honorable than a sales stalled. He was out of a job and in a new degree from RCC in Early Childhood Education, world where a high school diploma is the abso- and ran with grateful heart.” tutored at North Laurinburg Elementary School, Club President Larry Schulz lute minimum requirement for most jobs. He and decided he wants to teach. i t .” didn’t have one and couldn’t find another job. said that this is one of the club’s Wells said the staff at the Scotland County Division of Employment Security, directed him See WIA | 2A —David Wells See DICTIONARY | 2A NAACP ‘Wonderland’ Thursday John Lentz the Laurinburg Police Department “We greatly appreciate the gen- thing young boys and girls enjoy [email protected] and the Scotland County Sheriff’s erosity of Food Lion for providing would be welcomed,” Malloy said. Staff Reporter Office, plenty of food, a greeting from myself and Rep. Pierce with the gift Everyone is welcome to attend Laurinburg Mayor Tommy Parker, cards to purchase food for the event, Thursday’s event. A program to bring some holiday and gifts for the young people,” said and to Campbell’s Soup for donating “We invite you to join us as we make cheer to underprivileged children NAACP President Robert Malloy. canned goods that the children can will take place Thursday when the The program was created in Scotland take home,” Malloy said. efforts to bring some Christmas cheer Scotland County NAACP holds its County by Rep. Garland Pierce, the “They are very gracious to supply to the less fortunate youth in Scotland annual Christmas Wonderland event pastor of Bright Hopewell Church in us with these items. I would also like County,” Malloy said. “All children at the Clint V. Willis National Guard Laurinburg. to acknowledge the Laurinburg Police are invited, whether they are needy or Armory from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. “We just wanted to put something Department and the Scotland County not, to take part in the yearly festivi- Attended by some 800 at last year’s together for the children of this com- Sheriff’s Office for providing gifts to ties. Please make plans to attend.” festivities, Christmas Wonderland munity,” Pierce said. the children and for assisting us with Contact Malloy at 280-1200 or features food, entertainment, and Food to be served includes hot dogs, the crowds. Their contributions are Christmas gifts for those who may hamburgers, chips, and drinks. very much appreciated.” NAACP Vice President Otis James at otherwise be without. Malloy thanked several corporate The NAACP is still accepting dona- 280-1325 for more information. “This year we plan to have a visit sponsors along with local law enforce- tions for the event. The armory is located at 1520 South from Santa Claus, representatives from ment for their contributions. “Basketballs, footballs, dolls, any- Main Street in Laurinburg. PAGE 2A THE LAURINBURG EXCHANGE WWW.LAURINBURGEXCHANGE.COM TUESDAY, DECEMBR 20, 2011 OBITUARIES Crime Report Hansford Gentry Jimmy Ray Lockey MAXTON - Sean Bryant, 33, of Hansford Gentry, 88, of Laurinburg, went to his heavenly home Jimmy Ray Lockey, age 62, of McColl, S.C., a passed away on 161 McBred Drive, was arrested on Saturday morning, Dec. 17, 2011. Sunday, Dec. 18, 2011. Friday under a warrant for one fel- Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at Trinity United Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. ony count of breaking and entering Methodist Church in Red Springs, officiated by the Rev. William 21, 2011 at the McColl Church of God with burial following in and one felony count of larceny after Gentry. Burial will follow in the Philadelphus Presbyterian Rogers Cemetery. Rev. Roy Puckett will be officiating the service. breaking and entering, according to Church Cemetery. Jimmy was born in Laurinburg, North Carolina on Sept. 1, a sheriff’s report. Bryant was placed He is survived by a son: Peyton Gentry (Martha) of West 1949, son of the late Johnnie and Sallie Lockey. He worked as a under a $20,000 secured bond. End, three daughters: Carol Barber (John) of mechanic with the Campbell Soup Company with over 24 years Charlotte, Susan Gentry Gaston of Marco Island, of dedicated service. He was a member of the McColl Church MAXTON - Justin Ray Porter, Fla., and Janis Bracey (Gordon) of Chattanooga, of God and a fan of the Scotland High School football team. He 24, of 361 Rose Road, was arrested Tenn., a brother: Billy Gentry of Vass, three enjoyed restoring classic cars, tractors, and farm equipment.